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Free concert by The Zydeco Experience at the Arsht Center

The upbeat music from Louisiana zydeco, incorporating accordion and Afro-Cuban beats is taking center stage when The Zydeco Experience takes center stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on Saturday, May 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free concert. The show is part of the Arsht for Miami free community series. Two-time Grammy …

Free Zarzuela Delights performances around Miami-Dade

La Zarzuela Inc. is hosting a couple of Zarzuela Delights performances in May at two venues in Miami-Dade celebrating the traditional Spanish performance art that incorporates music, dance and theater. The performances are happening on two consecutive Saturdays, May 23 at 8 p.m. at Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. and May 30 at …

Water playground at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield offers discount opportunity

Pull out your favorite swimwear. The water playground at Quiet Waters Park offers occasional extra events and opportunities for discounts. Splash Adventure is an interactive shallow water playground with slides and spritzy features. Quiet Waters Park, 954-357-5100, is at 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach 33442.  Water playground fees & discounts Splash Adventure is inside …

Free Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival, May 23-24

If you enjoy shopping for handcrafted items and homemade treasures, head over to the Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival. You can find all sorts of items, from works of art and jewelry to one-of-a-kind handmade decorations and much more. This event has become a must-stop-by institution, with nearly 100 craft artisans from around the state …

Kids score free ice cream at Bruster’s in Boynton Beach this Summer

If your youngster is under 40 inches tall, take them over to this local ice-cream shop in Boynton Beach to get measured to see if they qualify for a free baby cone. Time to cool off and have fun, too. Kids score free ice cream at Bruster’s When: Summer of 2026 Where: 11300 S. Military …

Free Fan Fest: May the ‘Fandom’ be with you, May 23

PEW-PEW! May the Fandom Be with You. Fans of all ages are invited to have fun at this year’s Mandel Fan Fest, a celebration of “All Things Fandom.” This PG-13 mega event is for all ages, including adults. Mandel Fan Fest When: Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Mandel Public Library, 411 …

Free resources & ideas for enhancing your Florida yard

Enhance your yard, patio and indoor areas with plants, including native species and edibles. Lots of free information is available for South Florida residents, such as  tips on selecting the perfect plants for a particular area.  For personalized information, landscaping experts from extension offices in Miami-Dade, Broward & West Palm Beach answer questions via phone …

MOSAIC buy-one, get-one entry to Norton Museum in West Palm

The Norton Museum of Art is so much more than just an art museum. It has also become a conduit for bringing people together by hosting free community events and interactive activities. This is not your mother’s boring downtown museum. It is actually a museum in a garden setting, with exhibits inside to explore and …

Free concerts & Memorial Day celebrations, Wellington, May 21-24

If there’s one thing the folks in Wellington know how to do, it’s … party! And Memorial Day weekend is no exception. Here’s a list of free concerts and events for the whole weekend. Memorial Day Weekend Music Celebration When: Thursday, May 21 through Sunday, May 24, 2026 Where: Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Blvd. …

Free entry for active military and veterans at Mounts Botanical Garden on Memorial Day

Spend Monday, Memorial Day, 2026, with free admission for active military and veterans and a vintage garden shop experience at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N. Military Trail,  in West Palm Beach, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. I.D. required. Mounts Botanical Garden welcomes everyone to kick off summer with a day filled with beauty, reflection, …

Free screening of ‘Masters of the Universe’ in Aventura, June 1

Before there were superheroes, there were legends — and the ultimate battle is about to begin. Get your free pass for an advance screening from Amazon MGM Studios using the link below. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (132 minutes) When: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7 p.m.* Where: AMC Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. Get free …

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